Chemistry Faculty (Open Rank)
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027.
This hire is part of a strategic expansion tied to the department's recently launched B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, and it arrives as Florida Poly builds out new chemistry laboratories. You will strengthen the chemistry core that pre-health, engineering, and science students depend on, and you will help extend the department's research presence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Teach General Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry I and II, along with courses at other levels of the curriculum
Help strengthen the department's core chemistry offerings and laboratory instruction
Build a research program that involves undergraduates, with applied or industry partners encouraged
Advise and mentor undergraduates
Contribute to department and University service
Minimum qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field, completed before the start date
Associate Professor: six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent
Professor: six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, especially in general or organic chemistry
Theoretical or experimental expertise that complements current faculty strengths in organic, analytical, and green chemistry
Relevant research or industry experience
Record or clear potential of externally funded, independent, or interdisciplinary applied research
Experience advising and mentoring undergraduates
Active participation in professional organizations
Key dates
Start date: August 2027
Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.
About the department :
The department offers the common coursework for pre-health students, a junior-year design sequence, and introductory chemistry for students across the University. Current chemistry faculty specialize in organic, analytical, and green chemistry.
How to apply
Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website. Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. Applications missing any of these documents will not be review and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.
Cover letter naming the position and rank you are applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and Florida Poly's mission
Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references contact information
Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness
Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants
Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the application
Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.
Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.
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